Specialty Crops Marketing and Logistics

The NC State Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics addresses the economic challenges that crop producers face including costs of production, marketing, risk management and labor issues.Visit the Crops, Marketing and logistics webpage.

NC Farm School

North Carolina Farm School (NCFS) is a unique entrepreneurial program for aspiring, new or transitioning farmers with the mission of increasing the number of successful farmers in North CarolinaVisit NC Farm School

North Carolina Farm to School

The program works with N.C. growers to supply school cafeterias across the state with the freshest, locally grown produce possible. Growers must meet certain criteria and apply for the opportunity to sell through this market.Visit NCFarmtoschool.com at NCDA&CS

N.C. Freshlink

Maintained by the N.C. Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services, this site includes a Grower/Shipper Directory and contact information for NCDA&CS marketing personnel.Visit NC Freshlink.com

More Vegetable Marketing resources

• Direct Marketing Guide for Producers of Fruits-Vegetables This pdf publication is posted on the North Carolina Farm School (NCFS) website.
• The Produce News: A business magazine for the produce industry that provides insights on the latest produce-related stories, including market reports, weather updates and industry events.
• Fruit and Vegetable Marketing for Small-scale and Part-time Growers: This article from Penn State Extension is tailored to smaller operations and will help growers identify their major markets, evaluate market demand, and determine the marketing channels that best fit their business.